UK Interest Rates Cut: What does it mean for you?
With the Bank of England reducing the base rate to just 0.25%, we look at the likely impact on mortgage and savings rates and pensions. The Bank of England have cut interest rates to a new base rate of 0.25%. This is the first cut since 2009, and how welcome it is […]
Saving for your children
All we want is to give our children and grandchildren the best financial start in life that we possibly can. By regularly putting away small amounts from a child’s birth can help you do this, and you’ll be surprised at just how far these small amounts go. There are many ways […]
The Hartey Wealth Management 5 Step Programme For Investment Fitness
Despite the somewhat miserable weather, the number of runners and cyclists on my route to work appears to be on its annual upturn. My own good intentions are easily swayed by the biscuit tin, which is why fitness gurus always focus on the importance of discipline and a long-term approach. Fad diets and gym memberships that […]
A guide to taxes for buy-to-let investors
With a number of changes made to property buying and its relative taxes, Tristan Hartey explores the changes and how they can affect buy-to-let investors. Prospective private landlords will be faced with a new stamp duty land tax surcharge, adding a hefty three per cent to the up-front tax […]
State Pension – What’s Changed?
The State Pension changed on 6 April 2016. If you reached State Pension age on or after that date, you’ll now receive the new State Pension under the new rules. The aim of the new State Pension is to make it simpler to understand, but there are […]
Brexit – What Next?
This morning it has been announced that Great Britain is set to leave the EU despite an exceptionally tight vote, but the question everyone is now asking is what next? Of course, we can only speculate at the moment, but here is round up of how the results could […]
Karl Hartey takes part in Gumball3000 Rally
During the first week of May, Karl Hartey took part in his third Gumball 3000 Rally with wife and co-pilot Helen, driving 3000 miles from Dublin to Bucharest in just six days. The Gumball 3000 rally is to raise all-important funds for the Gumball 3000 Foundation, a registered charity […]
Do you know the costs of your investments?
Have you ever driven several miles out of your way to save a penny on a litre of petrol? Do you collect vouchers or enrol in loyalty schemes to save a few pounds on grocery items? Did you complain when the Government added another penny in tax on a pint of beer? Well, how […]
You never know what might be around the corner
Although perceptions are that injury or illness won’t happen to us, the reality is we don’t know what might be around the corner, no matter how healthy we are. Here, Tristan Hartey helps to see why protection is important, especially when you are raising a child, and the types of […]
How to survive the stock market crash
Following the success of our first Bodelwyddan Castle Investment Seminar, we’ve been asked to host an additional seminar in the North Wales area. So we’ve done just that and added an extra date to our Spring Seminar calendar. If you keep abreast of the ups and downs of the […]
